II. Cloze

　　There are 10 blanks in the following passage(s). For each blank there are five choices marked A, B, C, D and E. Choose the ONE that best fits into the passage(s).

　　In China it is relatively usual to ask people their age, but in the West this question is generally regarded as impolite. This is particularly true 36B women, and even more than 37A if the inquirer is a man.

　　However, it is very 38 B to ask children their age, and some adults may not mind 39 A either. In fact, some elderly people are quite happy to 40 A their age, especially if they feel they look young41D their age. Nevertheless, it is not very wise to ask a(n)42 D question like "How old are you?". If elderly people want to talk about their age, and perhaps receive a compliment on how young they look, they may easily 43 Bthe topic themselves, and ask the other person to 44 A how old they are. 45B such a question, it is quite acceptable to discuss age in a free way. They normally expect to be complimented on their youthfulness, though rather than to be told that they look very old!

　　36. A. on B. for C. in D. of

　　37. A. that B. such C. than D. so

　　38. A. average B. normal C. expected D. unusual

　　39. A. being asked B. asking C. to ask D. to be asked

　　40. A. release B. reflect C. reveal D. remark

　　41. A. to B. with C. for D. at

　　42. A. open B. strange C. impolite D. direct

　　43. A. bring about B. bring up C. bring along D. bring to

　　44. A. guess B. know C. learn D. predict

　　45. A. For B. With C. In D. On